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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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